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BG08 VKO

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,712 mi
Last recorded183,712 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 183,712 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 178,396 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 174,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

dammage to n/s/rear wheel - inner rim

exhaust back box, outer skin coroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 168,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 168,919 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 136,506 miles

n/s rear tyre has uneven wear across tread area

o/s rear tyre worn close to minimum tread depth/nail in tread area

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

Pass 6 Jun 2012 96,781 miles

front disc pads low

rear disc pads low

slight wear to brake pedel anti-slip pad

Fail 9 Jun 2011 60,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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BG08 VKO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 77,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG08 VKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG08 VKO registered?

BG08 VKO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is BG08 VKO safe to buy?

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